#air-cargo-capacity
(19 articles)FAA Exempts 777F Freighters From Fuel Rules Until 2031
The FAA's decision to grant Boeing a three-year exemption for the 777F cargo aircraft addresses a critical structural problem in global air freight capacity. By allowing up to 35 aircraft to receive a
Northern Air Cargo Expands Fleet With 737-800 Freighter
Northern Air Cargo has announced the acquisition of a Boeing 737-800 freighter, expanding its operational capacity for domestic and regional cargo operations. This fleet addition reflects continued in
K+N Opens New Healthcare Facility in Frankfurt
Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) has announced a strategic expansion of its Frankfurt operations through the development of a new healthcare-focused logistics facility. This move reflects the growing demand for spe
Schiphol Airport Struggles With Ecommerce Surge, ACN Warns
Air Cargo Netherlands (ACN) has publicly escalated concerns about capacity constraints at Amsterdam Schiphol airport, citing exponential growth in ecommerce parcel volumes as the primary driver of ope
DHL Triples Shenzhen Air Cargo Capacity with $205M Investment
DHL's $205 million expansion of its Shenzhen air cargo gateway represents a major infrastructure investment aimed at tripling processing capacity at one of Asia's critical air freight hubs. This devel
DHL Express Triples Shenzhen Air Cargo Capacity
DHL Express has announced a significant expansion of its air cargo handling capabilities at Shenzhen, one of Asia's most critical logistics hubs. By tripling terminal capacity, the logistics giant is
DHL Triples Shenzhen Air Cargo Capacity in $204M Gateway Expansion
DHL Express has completed a transformative $204 million expansion of its Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport hub, marking the company's largest mainland China investment to date. The facility now pr
KLN Launches Europe-Middle East RFS as Air Cargo Capacity Recovers
KLN has launched a new Regular Freight Service (RFS) connecting Europe and the Middle East, marking a strategic expansion of its air cargo network during a period of gradual capacity recovery. This de
Lufthansa Cargo's A321 Fleet Grounding Signals Narrowbody Freighter Crisis
Lufthansa Cargo has effectively abandoned its four Airbus A321 converted freighter aircraft that have been grounded for nearly four months, signaling a broader retreat from narrowbody cargo operations
Western Sydney Airport Expands Air Cargo Capacity by 33% for Australia
Western Sydney International Airport has officially commenced cargo operations, marking a structural expansion of Australia's air freight infrastructure. Qantas Freight launched the first commercial a
MSC Orders Boeing 777-8 Cargo Jets to Expand Air Freight
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world's second-largest container shipping operator, has ordered next-generation Boeing 777-8 cargo aircraft, marking a strategic expansion into air freight op
DHL Launches Thailand-US Freighter Route to Boost Air Cargo
DHL has established a new dedicated freighter route connecting Thailand and the United States, marking a significant expansion in air cargo infrastructure between Southeast Asia and North America. Thi
FedEx-CMA CGM Deal Signals New Air Cargo Capacity Competition
CMA CGM's $1.4 billion acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain represents a significant consolidation in contract logistics, but the strategic detail lies in the complementary air cargo capacity agreements
Amazon, DHL Launch Emergency Air Bridge for Venezuela Earthquake Relief
Following devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela that killed over 3,800 people and displaced nearly 2 million, Amazon Air Cargo and DHL have rapidly mobilized their air freight networks to establis
Freighter Capacity Crisis: Airlines Reshape Global Networks Amid Shortages
Airlines are experiencing significant pressure to reallocate freighter capacity across global markets as multiple structural and cyclical forces converge. Geopolitical tensions, humanitarian crises, r
China Southern Cargo Leases 3 Boeing 777-300 Converted Freighters
China Southern Air Logistics, the cargo division of state-owned China Southern Airlines, has committed to a long-term lease of three Boeing 777-300 Extended Range converted freighters through AerCap,
DHL Raises 2026 Earnings Forecast on Q2 Surge in Pre-Tax Income
DHL Group significantly raised its 2026 earnings forecast to €6.5 billion (vs. €6.2 billion prior guidance) following robust second-quarter results that demonstrated the carrier's ability to capitaliz
Schiphol Airport Cargo Operations Face Immense Pressure
Schiphol Airport, one of Europe's major air cargo hubs, is experiencing significant operational pressure that threatens to constrain cargo throughput and delivery timelines across the continent. The r
NIA Opens First Cargo Gateway to Relieve Delhi Airport Bottleneck
Noida International Airport (NIA) has commenced air cargo operations this week, marking a pivotal moment for India's air freight infrastructure. With Delhi Airport experiencing significant capacity co